Photostory 3 is a way to create slideshows using digital pictures. It not only puts your photos into a slideshow, but you can easily crop or rotate your pictures. You can also add special effects, soundtracks, voice narration, titles, and captions. Photstory 3 is a free download from Microsoft. If you do not already have it installed, you can download it here.
Basics of a Good Story
Consider your audience.
1st persion is more personal, 3rd person more detached.
Dramatic Question
Most stories follow a structure based on somebody desiring something, then they act on that desire and you as the audience are able to see the results.
Emotional Content
Viewers identify with and are engaged by stories they can emotionally connect with.
Your Voice
Using your voice persoanlizes your story and allows viewers to really connect.
Soundtrack
Adds depth and helps make sense of viuals.
Sometimes music with lyrics can be distracting, so try to use instrumental pieces.
Economy
Identify key points and then find stills or clips that visualize those points. Clips or images that are too long will bore your audience.
Show your audience just enough to get the point across, then move on.
Pacing
This is the ryhthm of your story. It shouldn't be too fast or too slow. Stories should move at a comfortable pace.
What You'll Need
Still Images
Voice Over Narration
Soundtrack
Sound Effects
Titles
Transistions
Putting it Together
Always remember- the story is 1st, technology is 2nd!
Stage 1: Pre-Production
This is what students do before sitting down at a computer.
It can include:
Photostory 3: Bringing Photos to Life!
What is it?
Photostory 3 is a way to create slideshows using digital pictures. It not only puts your photos into a slideshow, but you can easily crop or rotate your pictures. You can also add special effects, soundtracks, voice narration, titles, and captions. Photstory 3 is a free download from Microsoft. If you do not already have it installed, you can download it here.Basics of a Good Story
What You'll Need
Putting it Together
Always remember- the story is 1st, technology is 2nd!
Stage 1: Pre-Production
This is what students do before sitting down at a computer.It can include:
- Scripting
- Storyboard
Planning and Storyboarding ResourcesStage 2: Production
This is where students start their story on the computer. They will import their pictures, put them in the right order, etc.Music and Picture Resources
Stage 3: Post-Production
In this stage, students add their titles, credits, transitions, and music.Stage 4: Distribution
Share your work! Movies are made to be viewed....so share it with the class, post it to your webpage, send it home on CD!Assessment Resources